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AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near Crown Casino

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AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank is in the heart of Southbank. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, garden, and 24-hour gym. Rooms have WiFi, and the multilingual staff is praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (View) | View from room

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View | View from room

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
199-201 Normanby Road, Southbank, Southbank, VIC, 3006

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • DFO South Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Collins Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crown Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 4 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 19 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plenary Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oporto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪444 foodstore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thailander - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Westside Ale Works - ‬7 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Upscale hotel near Crown Casino
Marvel Stadium and Collins Street are located near AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, 2 bars, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • 3 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 205 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Recycling, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 28 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2022
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.95 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 70 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 40 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 28 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: AUD 70 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.95 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ac Melbourne Southbank
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Hotel
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Southbank
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Hotel Southbank

Frequently asked questions

Does AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of AUD 70 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank located?

Located in Southbank, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of DFO South Wharf, Crown Casino, and Collins Street. Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is 29 minutes by foot and Southern Cross Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 596 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Burak

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was amazing beautiful view great workers
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

FOLASADE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have an excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pool is good but exposed to winds. Not heated for winter, only small area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it there, the staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit of a hidden gem this hotel. Clean. Friendly staff. Conveniently located. Priced well. Short walk to Southbank area. Give it a go. Thanks for a nice few days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a city view and was completely blown away over it! Our bathroom had blue stains in sink and a half broken door but everything else was absolutely devine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near DFO
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been here several times, great for my family! It's our go to hotel in Melbourne!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality service, staff were welcoming & always happy to help. The facilities were amazing. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my stay at the AC Hotel Melbourne, friendly & helpful staff, excellent cleanliness, I will most certainly stay here again when working in the area, and will highly recommend to others :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good amenities and a very good service .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, and pet friendly for our fur baby. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unreal service, unreal room, the downside is the noise of the pipes above my room. Other than that it was unreal!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Rooms were simple, comfortable and clean. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast selection was wide, fresh and tasty. Only downsides would be parking is not under cover and a two min walk away, shops and restaurants around 7 min walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and close enough to Southbank
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great pool, awesome breakfast, lovely room and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff didn’t seem to care about certain requests and had to remind them over and over about a request I had made. Constantly chasing them up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room Staff were really lovely and attentive Great room service meal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou so much for an excellent stay. Would loved to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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